Email Opening Title County Attorney  Category Administration   Description Primary Responsibility: The County Attorney serves as general counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, county departments and such other agencies as may be authorized by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC). The County Attorney coordinates and works closely with the County Manager. Supervised by: Gilpin County Board of Commissioners Supervises: Paralegal FLSA status: Exempt Primary Job Duties: Provides general legal advice, guidance and tactical and strategic advice to the BoCC, County Manager and other elected and appointed officials, department directors, boards and county staff. Provides advice on various issues, including open records, open meetings, budget laws, county powers, land use, contracts, ethics, finance, employment laws/regulations, etc. Recognizes issues and provides alternatives to reduce the risk of legal issues. Provides legal or other alternatives to further the goals and policies of the BoCC. Responds to the BoCC regarding specific legal issues that may be brought to their attention. Participates to further the goals of the BoCC. Provides general oversight over all civil litigation. Assesses risks, discusses issues with attorneys, discusses cases and settlement with the BoCC. Provides current information regarding the status of cases of interest to the BoCC. Provides comments to the press as required. Seeks alternatives to reduce risk and loss. Provides general oversight of transactional matters. Assesses risks with transactions. Proposes alternatives to address issues. Assures that contracts are efficient and effective. Addresses client concerns with contract issues. Acts as a liaison on behalf of the BoCC with other elected officials, boards or staff on matters of legal concern. Directs the preparation of reports, recommendations and presentations to the BoCC and other elected officials, departments or agencies. Provides training on legal issues to clients as appropriate and useful. Hires, supervises, evaluates and disciplines staff in accordance with the Gilpin County’s Employee Handbook. Trains, develops and coaches employees in the accomplishment of their duties, professional growth and risk management. Provides historical context regarding county issues when appropriate or requested. Represents county government at community events. Manages the Board of Equalization on behalf of the BoCC. Performs other duties as assigned by the BoCC or requested by other clients as appropriate or necessary for provision of the services and any duties needed to stabilize an emergency situation.   Position Requirements Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctorate and 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, preferably including county government, with any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Admission to the Colorado Bar at hire. Member in good standing of the United States District Court of Colorado and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals at hire. Knowledge of: Statutory interpretation and legal research. Federal and Colorado state laws, rules, regulations and procedures regarding county government. Extensive knowledge concerning litigation and legal negotiation. Developing strategic goals that reflect general county policy and philosophy. Ethical guidelines related to the position as established by professional organizations, legislation, rules and regulations. Personnel and management principles, practices and techniques related to staff development and administration. Standard research and investigation methodology, practices and procedures. Practices and procedures for planning, formulating and administration of budgets. Must possess: A professional approach to issues and problems. Patience and tolerance when working through the multitude of issues that confront the county. Ability to: Work within an intense and fast-paced environment. Implement decisions and policies of the BoCC to accomplish the objectives of the county's elected leaders. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with elected and appointed officials and with other public or private organizations and individuals. Exercise tact and courtesy as an official representative of the county with all levels of county personnel as well as other public officials, media representatives and the public. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Exercise organizational and analytical skills. Organize material and present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form. Perform effective public speaking to groups of varied interests and background. Certifications: Must possess FEMA ICS 100 and 700 certifications within six (6) months of employment. Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s license without any restriction due to driving record. Must also be able to drive a county vehicle. If you are from out of state, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date. Mental/Physical Demands: The noise level in the environment is moderate. Work is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with some evening meetings. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Physical demands are described as sedentary (exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time). Legal research and preparation of documents and other tasks may require sitting or standing at a computer for several hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Experience: 10 years of progressively responsible legal experience, preferably including county government, with any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Previous governmental experience required. Some experience in water, employment, and contract law desired. Other Information: Phone interviews will be conducted on Nov. 20th, in person interviews will be held on Dec. 5th. A second round of interviews will be held on Dec. 19th. All dates are subject to change. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Gilpin County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.   Full-Time/Part-Time Independent Contractor   Salary Information The hiring range is $130,708.00 - $156,849.60 DOQ. The full salary range for the County Attorney position is $130,708.00 - 193,728.00 annually.   Benefits Statement   Close Date 11/15/2019   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 10/23/2019   Location Gilpin County Courthouse   About the Organization Gilpin County is a rural community in Colorado's high country, neighboring the Continental Divide, yet less than an hour west of downtown Denver. Residents enjoy a quality of life enhanced by the vast recreational opportunities offered by Golden Gate State Park, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the limited-stakes gaming in Black Hawk and Central City, an amazing recreation center and fairgrounds, low taxes and financially secure local government.   EOE Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://GilpinCounty.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Deputy Clerk - Motor Vehicle Technician - Part TIme 20 hours in Central City, CO Posted on: 4/11/2024 [Apply Now] Detentions Officer - Non Certified in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 2/1/2022 [Apply Now] Deputy - Patrol in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 3/30/2022 [Apply Now] Deputy - Court Security in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 3/20/2023 [Apply Now] Emergency Communications Dispatcher I in Black Hawk, CO Posted on: 5/25/2023 [Apply Now]
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